Al-Kholood Club (Arabic: نادي الخلود, romanizedNādī al-Khulūd, lit.'Eternity') is a Saudi professional football club based in Ar Rass. The club competes in the Saudi Pro League.[2]

Al-Kholood
Full nameAl-Kholood Club
Nickname(s)Fakhr Ar Rass (Pride of Ar Rass)
Founded1970; 55 years ago (1970)
GroundAl-Hazem Club Stadium
Ar Rass, Saudi Arabia
Capacity8,000[1]
OwnerMutaib bin Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
ChairmanSaleh Al-Khalifa
Head coachNoureddine Zekri
LeaguePro League
2023–24FDL, 3rd of 18 (promoted)
Current season

History

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Al-Kholood FC is a Saudi Arabian football club based in the city of Al-Kholood, located in the western region of the country. The club was founded in 1976 and has been primarily known for its involvement in Saudi lower-division football.

While the team has not gained major national recognition or success in the top-flight Saudi Pro League, Al-Kholood FC has built a reputation for being a competitive side in the regional leagues. The club has spent much of its history in the Saudi Arabian Second Division and Third Division, with occasional promotions to higher divisions.

Al-Kholood FC's fanbase, while smaller compared to top-tier clubs in Saudi Arabia, remains passionate, and the team’s matches are significant events for the local community. Over the years, the club has seen periods of progress and struggle, and it continues to work towards climbing the ranks of Saudi football.

Current squad

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As of January 2025[3]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
5 DF   NGA William Troost-Ekong
7 DF   KSA Sultan Al-Shehri
8 MF   KSA Abdulrahman Al-Safri
9 FW   COM Myziane Maolida
10 MF   ESP Álex Collado (on loan from Real Betis)
11 MF   KSA Muhammad Sawan
12 DF   KSA Hassan Al-Asmari
15 MF   MLI Aliou Dieng (on loan from Al Ahly)
18 FW   COD Jackson Muleka (on loan from Beşiktaş)
20 FW   KSA Bassem Al-Arini (on loan from Al-Taawoun)
22 MF   KSA Hammam Al-Hammami (on loan from Al-Ittihad)
23 DF   SVK Norbert Gyömbér
24 DF   KSA Abdullah Hawsawi
26 FW   KSA Mazen Al-Harbi
No. Pos. Nation Player
27 DF   KSA Hamdan Al-Shamrani (on loan from Al-Ettifaq)
29 MF   KSA Farhah Al-Shamrani U19 (on loan from Al-Ittihad)
30 GK   KSA Mohammed Mazyad
33 GK   KSA Jassem Al-Ashban
34 GK   BRA Marcelo Grohe
39 MF   KSA Nawaf Al-Shuwaier
45 MF   KSA Abdulfattah Asiri
47 FW   KSA Abdulmalik Al-Harbi U19
70 DF   KSA Mohammed Jahfali
90 MF   KSA Anas Al-Otaibi U19
96 MF   FRA Kévin N'Doram
99 FW   KSA Majed Khalifah
MF   KSA Zaid Al-Enezi (on loan from Al-Ula)
MF   NGA Ambrose Ochigbo (on loan from ES Zarzis)


Out on loan

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
3 DF   KSA Abdullah Masoud (on loan to Al-Houra)
No. Pos. Nation Player
4 DF   KSA Jamaan Al-Dossari (on loan to Al-Faisaly)

Coaching staff

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Position Staff
Head Coach   Noureddine Zekri
Assistant Head Coach   Lorenzo Santoni
Goalkeeper Coach   Claudio Bozzini
Conditioning Coach   Luca Scordo
Fitness Coach   Nawaf Al-Dawsari
Match Analysis   Mohammed Sawaan
Team Doctor   Mazen Al-Shehri
Physiotherapist   Abdullah Al-Harbi
Masseur   Sultan Mazyad
Performance Manager   Mohammed Al-Mazrou

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "ملعب نادي الحزم". www.kooora.com.
  2. ^ "الخلود – Al-Kholood".
  3. ^ "تشكيلة الفريق الأول – نادي الخلود السعودي" (in Arabic). 1 January 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
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